5 Exercises That Will Increase Your Deadlift ( GUARANTEED )

This is going to be a 6 part series on how to get a stronger bench press, squat, and deadlift. Who better to explain it all than the one and only Dave Tate. We headed over to Elitefts for this epic 6 part increase your strength series.
Today we are talking about the deadlift. We have five exercises that are guaranteed to increase your deadlift. If you start to use the tips Dave gives you in this video, you will be on your way to a huge deadlift. Make sure to check back tomorrow for the 5 techniques that will increase your deadlift. As Dave said the exercises are only 10% of the equation. Techniques are 80% so you don't want to miss this.
1. the squat 00:57
2. hips 03:19
3. Stiff leg & Romanians 07:14
4. Barbell rows 08:06
5. Snatch grip deadlifts 09:09
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[@mountaindog1]

Make sure you check out the whole playlist with Dave Tate: kzbin.info/aero/PLNAUreWTt_SghWOesxKjv5EWY33p1qNr0

[@dustencross357]

Do you recommend do chained or banded good mornings

[@mreous333]

Front squat tips?

[@maxbremer903]

6: watching john meadow will also increase your deadlift

[@gulliverdavies9877]

Good comment have a like

[@tatyanacanales569]

Thats a fact

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

Watching something you love raises testosterone which in turn makes you stronger

[@jonathantorhjelm1902]

😂🤣😂

[@weilijrfang7364]

Hahaha

[@youssefelsherbiny]

1. Squat 2. Hips 3. Stiff legged deadlift and Romanian deadlift 4. Barbell Rows 5. Snatch Grip Deadlift

[@tankdathomie]

Thanks

[@estherseru1749]

This exercise is to support the deadlift

[@michaeljdkdkd]

@@estherseru1749 yeah that's the point of this video bro

[@humayunbajwa894]

I make gains just by seeing dave clap his hands together.

[@ariel7080]

😂❤️absolutely

[@thepowerwithin8482]

I was about to look up one of your videos for back day when I found out you had passed. You will be missed, my thoughts go out to you, your family, and your friends.

[@jmac6973]

I implemented the squat technique changes and instantly my squat went up considerably. Thank you!!

[@timpan0]

Good for you!

[@mountaindog1]

Fantastic!

[@brucemackenzie4952]

RIP John, loved that man and learned so much.

[@sphakamisozondi]

Dave's points on progressive overload are straight to the point, and no sugar coating. Love it.

[@Catalinddm]

Pure gold information. All the series (bench and squat). Watched all of them a couple of times. Cheers, John.

[@Jay-we2ek]

I love the trap bar or a sumo deadlift. They suit me well and I enjoy them, despite all the "Sumo doesn't count". Well it does for me, I don't compete and I just enjoy lifting.

[@VacuumDweller]

I think for taller people, or long-legged relative to their anatomy, the trap bar will be a lot more comfortable. Personally, a 'regular' DL puts me too far forward and I can't really sit back far enough without also sitting down, feeling like I'm literally going to fall backwards. Using the trap bar lets me put my hands/arms just a liiittle bit further back over my foot (almost to the heel), letting me really load up my hams and glutes while keeping my back flat. Absolute game-changer for me.

[@ewansmith7227]

Same arguement regarding a low bar Vs high bar squat, it doesn't really matter, it's still a squat and it's still a deadlift.

[@Horus-Lupercal]

Sumo does count for competing in PL, so ignore that lol.

[@johanjonsson6504]

I'm chasing that 600lbs deadlift and block pulls below the knee helps my lockout a lot! Thanks for the tips of adding bands! :D

[@silatguy]

Bands helped mbe break the 600 barrier. I would say take a 6 rep max(with 20-50lbs band tension) and start with doing 5x2 with bands and just add reps and when I could get 5x5 or 4x5 I would add 15-20lbs and start over at 4x2

[@TheArmoryliftforlife]

Deadlift my fav cause pulling heavy shit off the floor just feels good. RDL for conv DL helped me the most.

[@myatkhineoo95]

I can't believe I missed this when it came out. So much great info in this series. I like John's video on the snatch grip / Steve Reeves's lift. It's great fro building lats but it's so rare to see a video of good form on this. Felt like a hidden gem.

[@danieldeiparine5716]

Every time I watch John Meadow's vids, I feel comfortable

[@jassinijjar4605]

Love the series, Keep the videos coming . I'm love it💪

[@MyqOMatic]

Awesome as always! Great stuff.

[@josephohrablo4866]

Great information as always John !

[@ryanboyce3365]

Great series of videos guys! Thank you very much.

[@BodybyBiggie]

the deadlift is a battle every time. ive been waiting for this video (mostly for the next one)!!

[@MlvnJournal]

You are the best, Dave! Don't stop sharing with us.

[@nilo7727]

Great video great content M Dog Daves' tips are super helpful in the pursuit of a stronger lift!!👍👌😎💯

[@T0YCHEST]

This guy is a legend, i learned alot from his bench tips especially the grip part when he said “dont let ur elbows go below the bench thats good grip” i have a 6’10 wingspan for reference Ive been benching only 4 inches away from the smooth middle of the bar, which is wide for people with shorter limbs, i always felt weak at the bottom because i was over stretching my chest. now i put my pointer finger on the smooth rings where u load the bar, im noticing i can actually use the momentum from my legs and back and contract my chest at the top.

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

BOMB Videos!!! Please make more videos with Dave, especially how to warm-up properly for lower and upper body workouts. PLEASE!!!

[@d3dennis]

Posting this on my deadlift day! awesome

[@billyyousaf01]

Hi John, Great to watch Dave Tait. Really loved his explanations for the 5 exercises and how he goes through each tip in a very simple manner. Thank you for making the video. Cheers, Billy

[@mountaindog1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@astonmargolis-dias7089]

Thank you! The hip drive block pull is something i will have to work on and have not considered!

[@george7404]

Been waiting all weekend for this one!

[@mountaindog1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ethanbowling342]

Hey bud! I commented on one of your vids a long time ago saying how much you’ve helped. I’ve made some great gains now just focusing on technique. I uploaded some videos even though they’re only deadlifts. You’re a great teacher!!

[@mountaindog1]

Keep it up

[@madhurchari6851]

Amazing series mr john. Looking forward to the next videos

[@mountaindog1]

Thank you kindly

[@Angel_Ripoff]

With my torn ACL, sadly squats aren't an option, but still trying to keep DLing on some blocks to minimize knee flexion. Always glad to pick up some tips for improvement!

[@glock343rdgen.4]

Great content.

[@timpan0]

Been looking forward to the Deadlift video! Back to watching! 👌🙂

[@mountaindog1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Meltedbutta7]

I also want to share that hand grip helped me improve my deadlift. I couldn't grip the bar that well when i started to increase the weight. After training with grippers, I was able to really get a good grip on the bar...same thing for my bench.

[@saiyauchan4222]

buy the improvement of grip strength need more longer period, Can u share what exercise u do other than hand grippers?

[@owenboczkowski8896]

Legend ❤️

[@teepressifer]

Dave is the Man!!!

[@andythousand345]

These have been some incredible videos John. Keep them coming!

[@mountaindog1]

Glad you like them!

[@andythousand345]

mountaindog1 they have been very helpful because I’ve been following a mostly compound routine to add more size.

[@franciscoiramain3337]

I saw that manta ray in Costa Rica a few years ago when I went on vacation for my birthday, much better than those pads you see at gyms

[@markkennedy2553]

Great info

[@Wo1fLarsen]

Rest well John. Rest well.

[@mikeb9396]

Yesterday just happened to be back and deadlift day for me. I usually do my back workout prior to deadlifting, and to be honest, barbell rows never felt comfortable position wise. . Good thing that I watched this video as I took a shot at doing barbell rows after deadlift instead of before deadlifts. Rows actually felt better, and for whatever reason, I felt stronger on the row, and could have added more weight to the bar. Great tip!

[@MrSham3less]

Thanks for the explanation about rack pulls vs block pulls! No more rack pulls for me

[@MikiTheMighty]

Quality videos man!

[@mountaindog1]

Appreciate it!

[@chriscampos7217]

Great Video.👍

[@mountaindog1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@C924B]

Eric Bugenhagen’s new video says if you can do it once, you can do it twice

[@NiSE_Rafter]

I finally started adding in snatch grip deadlifts yesterday and now I see this video lol

[@racerx2580]

I'm actually trying paused no deficit. Paused first inch off the floor, up to mid shin or below the knee paused and then pull through. Lots of good tut and practice.

[@staceygantt1119]

Damn that dude passed on some golden nuggets!!

[@mfa-FH]

10:00 i think its reeve row.. refering to steve reeve.. old school bodybuilder

[@weshallneversurrender]

Ouch... I had the audacity to call myself a powerlifter and yet I wasn't subscribed to John's channel... Fixed that now!

[@mountaindog1]

Thank you!

[@bengamesalotyeah6830]

Dave Tate without a monster can. I don’t believe it

[@Irongiant99]

King of the lifts

[@jamierodgers5795]

This guy’s knowledge is legendary

[@joethebar1]

Dead’s are my favourite and a strong movement for me. I love the way the body feels. Why anyone would hate them is beyond me

[@baldymagoo]

I still miss Johns videos, he was a legend.

[@jaymcinnes265]

1)Squat 2)use your hips 3)stiff legged and Romanian deadlifts 4)barbell rows 5)snatch grip deadlift

[@lebumbcrack7248]

Its in the description aswell with timestamps

[@jaymcinnes265]

Le Bumbcrack oh I didn’t see that 🤣

[@blingeranvideos6568]

Dave Tate: "I hate the deadlift" Me: *angry long armed boi noises*

[@zachiswayposi1]

I'm gonna need you stop watching me

[@wisewigga7129]

Lmaoo I have a 9inch ape index

[@soundspoon]

Meadows and Tate... instant like..

[@splichie1988]

Great video! I don't understand the rationale for BO Row - it seems like it's there just for convenience?

[@bethany2902]

Hiiii John. I have a question. Today I did a series of tough squat sets. Hip thrusts. Straight leg DLS. Then I used the leg press and whilst doing my first prep set my left inner knee popped. Now it’s always been a little temperamental and crackley but today it actually popped. I stopped legs and just finished the workout doing arms. It doesn’t hurt but I’m just a wee bit concerned ... any advice on rehab/smarter training. I’ve got sleeves also that I rarely use. Wondering if it is that time.

[@Horus-Lupercal]

1,000 likes, 6 dislikes, that's an amazing ratio. Meadows and Tate deserve it!

[@adrian-gr8hg]

I deeply appreciate editing out the swearing, I love DT. Solid teacher with passion for the sport. He swears a tad too much. There are worse who I have zero interest in watching for that reason.

[@adrian-gr8hg]

Amen Brother, May God continue to bless you.

[@hoggie094able]

@@adrian-gr8hg stop talking to yourself

[@randygentry2442]

Rackpull above the knee.....never thought that would make the list

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

💪💜Yes ! One of my favorite's Dead lift 👍 and Yes I did take a video to see of my feet moved? Just had socks on...have to watch it AGAIN.wish I can send it to Yu. Again Thanks guy's for Sharing ALL YU BOTH KNOW💪💜💪

[@mountaindog1]

Rock on!

[@gilbertotorres8099]

Great videos. Would Dave recommend back off sets for other movements other than close grip bench presses, like squats and deadlifts? He said, in his experience he wouldn't do them for incline close grips. Thanks!

[@silatguy]

Just my two cents. Absolutely not for deadlifts. This is why gym Bros suck at deadlifts, they do high reps or multiple high rep sets and accrue fatigue and train form breakdown. I would do straight sets in the 1-5 rep range. Even a top single set will get you stronger . I have heard of people pulling 1 single every 10 days still progressing . If you need the technique practice don't follow that logic though. For squats straight sets are generally better for strength but if you do backoffs just lower the percentage, stay in the same rep range and focus on speed and technique.

[@noahharrington8883]

A weird one I've found in quarantine, is heavy sandbag pause squats. I feel like it's trained my lower back to be more explosive. I've honestly thought about continuing doing it after this, gotta go heavier than the makeshift 200lb one I have now LOL

[@boom-bm1kl]

I have a 197lb sandbag then switched over to my 207lb and 219lb homemade atlas stones. I load it on to a platform then wrap my arms around it and do the same thing. They work but they suck while you're doing them

[@jaenpretorius]

I was in a work incident a couple of years ago and tore tendons in my lower back. I use to do 230kg deadlifts but now I’m struggling with 90kg and and sore for a few days afterwards I have a clicking sound in my back after i deadlift as well. Any tips?

[@Jeff_Guapo]

Contract your hamstrings and gluteus as your unhinge your hips with any deadlift variation it’ll help keep the back straight and help with that explosion coming up

[@koftehorgg5532]

Thanks for the great content. What do you think about the Hip Thrust and Power Shrug ? Will they add up to deadlift in long term if you implement hip thrust in squat day and Power Shrug in deadlift day ? Also I was wondering if it would be enough (if the focus is strength) doing standard deadlift once a week and doing an alternative (sld-rdl) some other day in the same week ? And lastly will it be detrimental or effective to do two hinge movements ( one heavy&low reps one light &high reps) in the same workout ? I know those are a lot of questions but would be great if you could shed some light.

[@silatguy]

I think it would be good to film yourself and see where your form breaks down to determine what are your weak points or what are the best accessory movements for you. I don't know anyone who gets anything from hip thrusts so I would scrap those. Power shrugs might help if you upper back is so weak your chest caves and you cannot finish your lockout. Sldls can be good for either a weak lower back or hamstrings being too weak to drive the heels in the floor upon lockout. I deadlift 2x a week and for me it has helped but I autoregulate. If I feel weak the second day I will only focus on the accessory exercise and skip the deadlift so I don't burnt out my CNS. Sometimes I am actually strongest on the 2nd day when I feel fatigued but I judge attempts based on bar speed. High reps are good for more leverage, low are good for specificity and skill training.

[@pierremaggi8661]

What is this bar on the far right, and just behind the bucket ? With knurling all the way through. What is it for ?

[@manfredmann2766]

Love the squat, but I can only get 8 with 235 and my deadlift is a 325 for 8. Probably too skinny and old, but I heard it is better to be leaner when you are older. Lifting heavy rocks also helps and that is what I did during the pandemic.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Dave is like EF Hutton , when he talks people listen 👏👍🏻

[@ultimachain8677]

You make amazing training videos John! Also, question. What are your thoughts on Myostatin inhibitors? Like yk-11 for example. I’m surprised you haven’t talked about this before haha

[@Keep_It_G]

No top level guys are taking that garbage lol

[@mountaindog1]

waste of money imo

[@MonteiroM]

These guys are cool.

[@willem6110]

Hi John, I would like to do heavy deadlifts at home, but I don't have a platform, is it bad to do the negative on deadlifts (relatively) slow?

[@honeyahlawat2917]

Yes bcz it is a concentric dominating exercise not ecentric part.

[@randygentry2442]

Iron Olympia ....key word “heavy”...risky.....but at 60%-70% a few reps short of failure could actually be benificial

[@matthewwilson-vj4kd]

slow negatives on deadlift is something id avoid just due to the position of the back in it, same with negatives on things such as barbell rows

[@ynots0625]

Go to your local hardware store and grab two horse stall matts and throw them under to save your floor. Also look up Alan Thrall Platform build and see if you wouldnt mind building one. Relatively cheap. Otherwise two horse stall matts should serve your purpose then lift heavy as long as you like/can

[@TheBilaras97]

compared to nothing its not bad

[@craigcordi3106]

What height box is considered a "low box" to perform close stance safety squat bar squats with?

[@darshan4879]

Sir does home workouts can build muscle? I have a pair of dumbbells of 30kgs adjustable. If they do, please design a workout schedule for entire week and also make a video series on workout with dumbbells too... thank u so much for all the videos. They are so educational.

[@williamgerman6813]

Lol they are not gonna do this

[@sphakamisozondi]

You can build muscle. Last 11 months ive been exercising at home incoporating John/Dave's knowledge to my routine. All u need to do is, track your progress, have strict discipline because its not gng to be easy. And customise the knowledge you get from their videos to better fit your setup and equipment you have. I have a simple bench, barbell rack 25kg pair of dumbbells. And made huge progress with it.

[@sphakamisozondi]

Also dude, John wont give u a specific training schedule for u, you arent his client, he doesnt know your current fitness condition, your nutritional plan and goals. Do your research and incorporate the information you have collected. Watch: - buff dudes - coach greg - ryan humiston - athleanX - jeremy ethier - gravity transformation The information you will get from there will help you formulate you very own training schedule. And nutrition is paramount!!!!!

[@darshan4879]

Lemme make it clear guys. I am not asking sir jhon to give a seperate training protocol for me alone!. And I am an intermediate level lifter now. I know the science behind bodybuilding and nutrition aspect of it 😊. And thanks for writing nice comments sharing and suggesting me good channels. I indeed follow Greg doucett and have following daiv laid's DUP programme for past 1.5 yrs.

[@martinbradley1062]

How can you hate the king of lifts, great video again

[@Doug_Sweeney_]

I enjoy the Reeves deadlift with a pinch grip in hopes to get huge delts, however I doubt that it would improve them. It’s actually pretty hard I managed to do 58kg. I do think regular or wide grip regular deadlifts are great for your lats as I watched one of johns videos from the past “How to deadlift like a bodybuilder”

[@boydmccollum692]

Looked like John used hexagonal plates that have the hand holes in them, so it’s not really grip limited.

[@taylorjandebeur9207]

does anyone see any benefit of performing power cleans to increase your deadlift or are there other things that are more efficient to increase it? like mainly the portion of the deadlift coming off the floor? would deficit deadlift be better?

[@harrykelly9924]

What should be the reps for squats maybe i missed it but I assume 8-10?

[@weshallneversurrender]

5:23 A "black pull" 🤣 is that a hybrid of a rack pull and a block pull 😂

[@Fornwith]

Im having problems with grip. I do double overhand. Maybe I should try hookgrip but it hurts.

[@dragonchr15]

I have thick thighs, a large belly, and long arms....when i try to deadlift heavy weight, i get groin pain and swollen testicles. It usually heals after a week rest an the pain goes away. I had a surgeon check it out and he found no permanent issues like hernia, etc (thank god!), but it really sucks because I love deadlift (unlike Mr. Tate, lol). Anyone have similar issues? Is my stance too narrow maybe due to my thicker thighs?

[@devanadarsh3158]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pops3554]

Stiff legged deadlift Mmmmmm my fav ¡!!¡!!

[@giovannifiorrosso6053]

6. Paused deadlift

[@martingamer5591]

This is the guy you collaborated with on that crazy bulking diet video from five years ago, isn't it?

[@mountaindog1]

hahahahhaa

[@char_lizard8440]

Miss ya Mr. Meadows

[@Tresoroeffnung]

Slow Romanian deficit deadlifts. Build it into your program - 3 weeks. Snatch deadlift next 3 weeks. Your deadlift will shoot up.

[@Alex-mq6qi]

What's a deficit RDL supposed to be?

[@asharsinha]

RIP legend

[@jaredmatthews9403]

*Thumbnail* Assassins' Creed: Deadlift.

[@lukekidd4558]

What's the difference between stiff legs and Romanians, should they both be done heavy or light or somewhere in between, assuming a goal of strength and size

[@Consolol]

romanians start from the standing position, stiff legs are off the floor with a very slight bend in the knee

[@silatguy]

Stiff leg has no hip hinge and the bar path is different

[@Cyclefag420]

A low box for Dave is a position miles above parallel hahaha, hate to think what a high box is

[@zjupske]

@5:05 I expected a Dwayne Johnson clip.

[@wisewigga7129]

Lmfao

[@its_james_fitness]

Surprised good mornings didn't replace SLDL and RDL in the list

[@mountaindog1]

we did 3 versions? maybe that is in tmrws video

[@stevemass8523]

Why Dave hates the dl ?

[@NeonRazer42]

I treat deads like I'm an uber and its always needing a lift.

[@peternguyenloc2563]

I need to improve from 140lbs to 200lbs

[@erkyperky9017]

I want to. Know if anyone has tried this and if it has increased their strength

[@chrisl299]

can you tell me where to get that hat?